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Finland to Receive 100 Asylum Seekers from the Mediterranean Region

Posted by Editorial Team | April 28, 2020 9:11 am | Nation

According to the Finnish Immigration Service MIGRI, the incomers will mostly be children without a guardian and single-parent families.

4,695 Confirmed Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 193 Dead

Posted by Editorial Team | April 27, 2020 2:17 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

The number of infections has grown by 300, since our last update on Friday.

4,395 Confirmed Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 172 Dead

Posted by Editorial Team | April 24, 2020 12:11 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

The number of infections has grown by 111, since our last update on Thursday.

Prime Minister Marin Tests Negative for the Coronavirus

Posted by Editorial Team | April 24, 2020 9:40 am | Nation

A worker at the prime minister’s official residence was possibly exposed for the coronavirus. As a precautionary measure, Prime Minister Marin was tested.

Virtual Crowning of Havis Amanda to Mark the Beginning of ‘Vappu’ This Year

Posted by Editorial Team | April 23, 2020 7:16 pm | Coronavirus in Finland, Culture, Nation

“My hope is that, like always, the crowning of Manta could mark the beginning of vappu, while also bringing joy to the vappu at-home celebrations,” says Mayor Jan Vapaavuori of Helsinki.

4,284 Confirmed Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 172 Dead

Posted by Editorial Team | April 23, 2020 1:16 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

The number of infections has grown by 155, since our last update on Wednesday.

President Niinistö Calls President Moon of Korea

Posted by Editorial Team | April 22, 2020 3:33 pm | Politics, President

President Moon assured President Niinistö that the Republic of Korea will continue to support Finland in stopping the coronavirus whenever possible.

4,129 Confirmed Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | April 22, 2020 12:18 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

The number of infections has grown by 115, since our last update on Tuesday.

141 People Have Died to the Coronavirus; 77 in Helsinki

Posted by Editorial Team | April 21, 2020 5:28 pm | Coronavirus in Finland, Nation

The number of deaths has risen significantly because the Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District has released statistics of the fatalities in its nursing homes.

4,014 Confirmed Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 98 Dead

Posted by Editorial Team | April 21, 2020 12:13 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

The number of infections has grown by 146, since our last update on Monday.

3,868 Confirmed Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | April 20, 2020 12:01 pm | Coronavirus in Finland, Nation

The number of infections has grown by 85, since our last update on Sunday.

Prime Minister Marin Talks About the Need to Further Strengthen Multilateral Cooperation with WHO

Posted by Editorial Team | April 20, 2020 10:58 am | Nation

Prime Minister Sanna Marin (the SDP) and Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization WHO talked on the phone of the international virus situation.

3,783 Confirmed Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | April 19, 2020 5:14 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

The number of infections has grown by 102, since our last update on Saturday.

3,681 Confirmed Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 90 Dead

Posted by Editorial Team | April 18, 2020 6:25 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

The number of infections has grown by 192, since our last update on Friday.

3,489 Confirmed Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 82 Dead

Posted by Editorial Team | April 17, 2020 12:09 pm | Coronavirus in Finland, Nation

The number of infections has grown by 120, since our last update on Thursday.

3,369 Confirmed Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 75 Dead

Posted by Editorial Team | April 16, 2020 12:03 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

The number of infections has grown by 132, since our last update on Wednesday.

Finland to Increase Funding for the World Health Organization

Posted by Editorial Team | April 16, 2020 11:47 am | Nation

In the Finnish government’s point of view: “The WHO is leading the global effort to prepare for and respond to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

3,237 Confirmed Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | April 15, 2020 12:24 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

The number of infections has grown by 76, since our last update on Tuesday.

Coronavirus Infections Among Somali Community on the Rise in Helsinki

Posted by Editorial Team | April 15, 2020 10:01 am | Nation

The rate of infections among Helsinki’s Somali-speaking community has quickly begun to rise.

President Niinistö Has a ‘Fairly Long and Very Pleasant’ Telephone Conversation With Chinese President Xi Jinping

Posted by Editorial Team | April 14, 2020 7:22 pm | Politics, President

The presidents discussed China’s determined action to combat the coronavirus pandemic and its economic repercussions.

Former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari and his Spouse Test Negative for Coronavirus

Posted by Editorial Team | April 14, 2020 2:07 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

The couple continues to recover.

3,161 Confirmed Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 64 Dead

Posted by Editorial Team | April 14, 2020 12:05 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

So far, 64 people have died to the virus.

Finnair to Establish a Joint Venture With a Chinese Airliner

Posted by Editorial Team | April 14, 2020 11:50 am | Business, Nation

For both airliners, the joint venture is another step to deepen their cooperation that began last year.

2,605 Confirmed Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 42 Dead

Posted by Editorial Team | April 9, 2020 1:14 pm | Coronavirus in Finland, Nation

The number of infections has grown by 118, since our last update on Wednesday morning.

2,487 Confirmed Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 40 Dead

Posted by Editorial Team | April 8, 2020 11:49 am | Coronavirus in Finland

The number of infections has grown by 179, since our last update on Tuesday morning.

2,308 Confirmed Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | April 7, 2020 10:53 am | Coronavirus in Finland, Nation

The number of infections has grown by 132, since our last update on Monday morning.

2,176 Confirmed Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 28 Dead

Posted by Editorial Team | April 6, 2020 10:18 am | Coronavirus in Finland

The number of infections has grown by 294, since our last update on Saturday morning.

THL: 267 New Coronavirus Infections Since Friday

Posted by Editorial Team | April 4, 2020 12:26 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

The new number includes some infections that, according to THL, have been “backtracked.” However, they have confirmed at least 200 new infections since Friday.

Coronavirus Pandemic Closes All Restaurants, Cafes and Bars on Friday

Posted by Editorial Team | April 3, 2020 5:32 pm | Nation

They will remain closed to customers until May 31, 2020.

1,615 Confirmed Coronavirus Infections in Finland; Almost 100 New Infections Between Thursday and Friday

Posted by Editorial Team | April 3, 2020 5:15 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

On Friday evening, 180 people are in hospital care. 72 require intensive care treatment.

1,446 Confirmed Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 17 Dead

Posted by Editorial Team | April 1, 2020 6:13 pm | Coronavirus in Finland, Nation

Included is a comprehensive list of the recent measures to tackle the spreading of the coronavirus.

Almost 1,000 Confirmed Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 5 Dead

Posted by Editorial Team | March 26, 2020 5:17 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

On Thursday afternoon, 96 people are in hospital care. 24 require intensive care treatment.

Former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Posted by Editorial Team | March 24, 2020 9:42 am | Coronavirus in Finland

The former Finnish president, Martti Ahtisaari, has tested positive for the coronavirus.

700 Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 13 People in Intensive Care

Posted by Editorial Team | March 23, 2020 4:23 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

A total of 50 people require hospital treatment. 13 patients are in intensive care.

626 Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 12 People in Intensive Care

Posted by Editorial Team | March 22, 2020 3:59 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

The latest numbers were published on Sunday afternoon.

71 New Coronavirus Infections in HUS District on Saturday; Total 592 in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 22, 2020 12:57 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

378 coronavirus infections have been confirmed in the Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District.

First Death in Coronavirus Infection in Finland; 521 Confirmed Infections

Posted by Editorial Team | March 21, 2020 4:12 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

“I wish strength to the relatives of the perished,” President Sauli Niinistö said in a statement.

50 New Coronavirus Infections Confirmed in Finland; Total Now 450

Posted by Editorial Team | March 20, 2020 3:31 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

On Friday afternoon, March 20, there are about 450 coronavirus infections in Finland that have been verified in the laboratory.

Finland is the Happiest Country in the World for the Third Time in a Row

Posted by Editorial Team | March 20, 2020 9:03 am | Nation

Finland is the happiest country in the world for the third time in a row, reveals the 2020 World Happiness Report.

400 Coronavirus Infections Confirmed in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 19, 2020 3:02 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

The number has grown with 41 since our last update on Wednesday, March 18.

Borders Close From Tourists

Posted by Editorial Team | March 19, 2020 7:54 am | Coronavirus in Finland

Border-crossing points were closed at midnight, March 19, and border controls have now been reintroduced.

359 Confirmed Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 18, 2020 4:37 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Currently, people aged 25-34 have the most infections: 82.

Finland to Limit Traffic Over its Borders; Medicine Sales Can Be Limited

Posted by Editorial Team | March 17, 2020 7:41 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Finland will start restricting traffic over its borders beginning on Thursday, March 19, to tackle the spreading of the coronavirus.

319 Confirmed Coronavirus Infections in Finland; Two People in Intensive Care

Posted by Editorial Team | March 17, 2020 3:52 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

There are now 319 confirmed coronavirus infections in Finland, according to the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare THL.

Full List of Government’s Measures to Tackle the Coronavirus Outbreak

Posted by Editorial Team | March 17, 2020 9:15 am | Coronavirus in Finland

Schools to shut down, daycare centers to remain open, libraries and museums to close, public gatherings limited to 10 people, and more.

A Total of 272 Coronavirus Infections Confirmed in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 16, 2020 2:31 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

The number has grown with 31 since our last update on Monday morning.

30 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; The Numbers Not Necessarily Accurate Anymore

Posted by Editorial Team | March 16, 2020 10:18 am | Coronavirus in Finland

The total number of confirmed coronavirus infections is now 241.

155 Coronavirus Infections Confirmed in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 13, 2020 1:04 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Most of the new infections have occurred in the Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS): 24 between March 12-13. 69 in total.

Prime Minister Marin Discusses Coronavirus Situation with the EU Leaders: In Finland, the Number of Infections Is Small Compared to Many Others

Posted by Editorial Team | March 12, 2020 9:17 am | Coronavirus in Finland, Government, Politics

The agenda of the negotiations led by Charles Michel, the president of the European Council, was how to limit the spread of the virus and curb the economic consequences.

At Least 61 People Have Been Infected With the Coronavirus in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | March 11, 2020 10:05 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

At least 61 people have been infected with the coronavirus in Finland, according to information gathered from the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare THL and Finnish news sources.

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